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85 wines from 24 wineries · 2 Governor's Cup · 11 Case Winners · 2018–2026

Every Virginia Governor's Cup Gold Medal and above Meritage wine from the 2018–2026 competitions, sorted by prestige: Governor's Cup first, then Case Winners, Best in Show, and Gold Medals. Click any winery to see their complete award history.

Gold Medal and Above — 2018–2026

King Family Vineyards2019 Meritage2024🏆 Governor's Cup Winner
“Developing aromas of dried herbs, tobacco leaf, dark fruits, and oak spice. On the palate, a lively acidity balances the wine’s willowy but firm tannins. Rich concentration and a long finish.”
Winemaker: Matthieu Finot
Composition: 48% Merlot, 28% Petit Verdot, 20% Cabernet Franc, 4% Malbec
Vineyard: King Family estate, Monticello AVA
King Family Vineyards2014 Meritage2018🏆 Governor's Cup Winner
“A complex nose of bright red fruit, violets, and dried rose petals laced with delicate notes of saffron, vanilla and spice. The palate is bright and youthful, with a focused structure and layered flavors of cherry and raspberry alongside oak spice and tar. The tannic structure and acidity follow through the finish. Aged 18 months in French oak.”
Winemaker: Matthieu Finot
Composition: 50% Merlot, 23% Petit Verdot, 21% Cabernet Franc, 6% Malbec
Vineyard: 91% estate grown, 100% Monticello AVA
7 Lady Vineyards2023 Meritage2026🏆 Governor's Cup Case
Jefferson Vineyards2019 Meritage2023🏆 Governor's Cup Case
Pollak Vineyards2017 Meritage2023🏆 Governor's Cup Case
Pollak Vineyards2017 Meritage2022🏆 Governor's Cup Case
Stinson Vineyards2017 Meritage2022🏆 Governor's Cup Case
Breaux Vineyards2016 Meritage2021🏆 Governor's Cup Case
Michael Shaps Wineworks2015 Meritage2021🏆 Governor's Cup Case
Michael Shaps Wineworks2016 Michael Shaps Meritage2020🏆 Governor's Cup Case
King Family Vineyards2016 Meritage2019🏆 Governor's Cup Case
Paradise Springs Winery2015 Meritage2019🏆 Governor's Cup Case
The Barns at Hamilton Station Vineyards2015 Meritage2018🏆 Governor's Cup Case
7 Lady Vineyards2022 Meritage2026🥇 Gold
868 Estate Vineyards2022 Meritage2026🥇 Gold
868 Estate Vineyards2023 Meritage2026🥇 Gold
Barrel Oak Winery & Brewery2023 Meritage2026🥇 Gold
Barren Ridge Vineyards2019 Meritage2026🥇 Gold
Breaux Vineyards2021 Meritage2026🥇 Gold
Chiswell Farm and Winery2023 Meritage2026🥇 Gold
Cunningham Creek Winery and Brewery2021 Meritage2026🥇 Gold
Eastwood Farm and Winery2023 Meritage Reserve2026🥇 Gold
Fallen Tree Vineyard2021 Meritage2026🥇 Gold
Jefferson Vineyards2022 Meritage2026🥇 Gold
Jefferson Vineyards2023 Meritage2026🥇 Gold
Mountain & Vine Vineyards and Winery2023 Screaming Hawk Meritage2026🥇 Gold
Mountain Run Winery2022 Meritage2026🥇 Gold
Rockbridge Vineyard2019 DeChiel Reserve Meritage2026🥇 Gold
Stinson Vineyards2021 Meritage2026🥇 Gold
The Barns at Hamilton Station Vineyards2023 Meritage2026🥇 Gold
The Wine Reserve at Waterford2021 Prossimo Meritage2026🥇 Gold
Valley Road Vineyards2021 Meritage2026🥇 Gold
7 Lady Vineyards2022 Meritage2025🥇 Gold
868 Estate Vineyards2022 Meritage2025🥇 Gold
Barren Ridge Vineyards2019 Meritage2025🥇 Gold
Breaux Vineyards2020 Meritage2025🥇 Gold
Cunningham Creek Winery and Brewery2021 Meritage2025🥇 Gold
Jefferson Vineyards2021 Meritage2025🥇 Gold
King Family Vineyards2021 Meritage2025🥇 Gold
Mountain & Vine Vineyards and Winery2022 Screaming Hawk Meritage Reserve2025🥇 Gold
Pollak Vineyards2022 Meritage2025🥇 Gold
The Barn at 6782019 Meritage2025🥇 Gold
The Barns at Hamilton Station Vineyards2022 Meritage2025🥇 Gold
Barren Ridge Vineyards2019 Meritage2024🥇 Gold
Breaux Vineyards2017 Meritage2024🥇 Gold
Breaux Vineyards2019 Meritage2024🥇 Gold
Mountain Run Winery2022 Meritage2024🥇 Gold
King Family Vineyards2017 Meritage2023🥇 Gold
King Family Vineyards2019 Meritage2023🥇 Gold
Michael Shaps Wineworks2020 Meritage2023🥇 Gold
Paradise Springs Winery2019 Meritage2023🥇 Gold
Pollak Vineyards2019 Meritage2023🥇 Gold
Stinson Vineyards2019 Meritage2023🥇 Gold
The Barns at Hamilton Station Vineyards2019 Meritage2023🥇 Gold
Eastwood Farm and WineryMeritage Reserve2022🥇 Gold
Jefferson Vineyards2019 Meritage2022🥇 Gold
Michael Shaps Wineworks2016 Meritage2022🥇 Gold
Michael Shaps Wineworks2019 Meritage2022🥇 Gold
Mountain & Vine Vineyards and Winery (as Delfosse Vineyards and Winery)2017 Screaming Hawk Meritage2022🥇 Gold
Pollak Vineyards2019 Meritage2022🥇 Gold
Rockbridge Vineyard2017 Meritage2022🥇 Gold
The Barns at Hamilton Station Vineyards2017 Meritage2022🥇 Gold
The Barns at Hamilton Station Vineyards2019 Meritage2022🥇 Gold
Barren Ridge Vineyards2015 Meritage2021🥇 Gold
Cunningham Creek Winery and Brewery2017 Meritage2021🥇 Gold
Michael Shaps Wineworks2017 Meritage2021🥇 Gold
Mountain & Vine Vineyards and Winery2017 Screaming Hawk Meritage2021🥇 Gold
Pollak Vineyards2015 Meritage2021🥇 Gold
Pollak Vineyards2017 Meritage2021🥇 Gold
Jefferson Vineyards2017 Meritage2020🥇 Gold
Michael Shaps Wineworks2017 Michael Shaps Meritage2020🥇 Gold
Pollak Vineyards2017 Meritage2020🥇 Gold
The Barns at Hamilton Station Vineyards2017 Meritage2020🥇 Gold
Jefferson Vineyards2016 Meritage2019🥇 Gold
Michael Shaps Wineworks2015 Meritage2019🥇 Gold
868 Estate Vineyards2015 Meritage Reserve2018🥇 Gold
Breaux Vineyards2015 Meritage2018🥇 Gold
Jefferson Vineyards2014 Meritage2018🥇 Gold
Michael Shaps Wineworks2014 Michael Shaps Meritage2018🥇 Gold
Michael Shaps Wineworks2015 Michael Shaps Meritage2018🥇 Gold
Paradise Springs Winery2015 Meritage2018🥇 Gold
Pearmund Cellars2015 Ameritage Reserve2018🥇 Gold
Pippin Hill Farm & Vineyards2013 Vintner's Meritage Reserve2018🥇 Gold
Pollak Vineyards2013 Meritage2018🥇 Gold
Pollak Vineyards2014 Meritage2018🥇 Gold

Cup Winner = top overall wine in that year's competition. Case Winner = top 12 wines. Best in Show = top wine in category (introduced 2025). Gold = 90+ point score. Silver medals (87–89) are shown on individual winery pages but not collected here.

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